Shrungi Tikale

Client : Gujarat Council of School Education - samagra Shiksha

• Supported the IE (CwSN) branch in the preparation of the Annual State Budget.
• Conducted periodic expenditure monitoring and compiled quarterly and annual progress reports, including documentation of best practices.
• Developed content and conducted capacity-building sessions for special educators.
• Focused on disability inclusion strategies under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
• Coordinated with civil society organizations (e.g., UNICEF, Sense India International, Blind People’s Association, Labhya Foundation) and state bodies (MSJ&E, DePWDs, RCI) for disability-specific need identification.
• Fostered partnerships with NIEPMD, ALIMCO, NIEPD, and Sri Aurobindo Society for establishing and equipping Resource Rooms for CwSN, as well as teacher training.
• Supported the implementation of the School Accessibility Audit Toolkit.
• Promoted Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through targeted interventions to ensure barrier-free learning environments in classrooms.
• Led district review meetings and trainings to streamline quality, inclusive education practices at the school level.
• Represented the Inclusive Education branch at national and state-level platforms.
• Engaged in policy dialogue to brainstorm solutions for systemic challenges in inclusive education.
• Contributed to the drafting of guidelines and operational documents for:

1. Home-Based Education

2. Inclusive Classrooms.

3. Resource Room Operations.

• Ensured alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendations.
• Identified and allocated resources for assistive technologies and learning aids in resource rooms.
• Strengthened support services, including speech and occupational therapy, counseling, and UDID generation for eligible students.
• Designed and executed parental counseling, community engagement, and awareness programs to address resistance to inclusion.
• Promoted equitable educational opportunities for children with special needs.
• Remained abreast of legal frameworks, rights, and entitlements of learners with disabilities, ensuring compliance in all interventions.

Client - Gujarat Council of School Education, Samagra Shiksha.

• Facilitated effective convergence across multiple education departments (GCSE- SS, GCERT, CoS, GSHSEB etc), ensuring smooth collaboration among stakeholders for optimal project delivery under the GOAL initiative.
• Led the capacity-building efforts for academic and administrative staff within the Education Department, aligning training modules with the parameters outlined in the GOAL framework.
• Successfully initiated and strategized the contextual implementation of PBTS in Gujarat, in coordination with OECD, to benchmark learning outcomes against global standards.
• Monitored and ensured year-on-year academic compliance of the State with the standards set by the GOAL project, fostering continuous improvement in educational quality.
• Authored detailed reports and coordinated with the relevant authorities to secure timely disbursement approvals from the World Bank.

• Led the creation and execution of annual operational plans in alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Collaborated with senior leadership and functional experts to set district-level strategic and programmatic goals.
• Provided strategic insights to the core team on ongoing initiatives, including reviewing and redesigning SOPs to improve effectiveness.
• Developed and monitored micro-level plans and dashboards to track project progress, and ensure timely course correction.
• Prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets for district operations.
• Ensured strict adherence to financial SOPs while implementing cost-effective measures.
• Managed district-level funds in compliance with organizational financial protocols and corporate governance standards.
• Ensured optimal staffing as per budget and payroll requirements.
• Defined and monitored Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for district staff.
• Spearheaded staff development through regular capacity-building initiatives, performance reviews, and job-specific training.
• Facilitated timely onboarding and induction processes to enhance role readiness.
• Successfully coordinated with key government stakeholders including the District Education Officer (DEO), District Collector, and DIET Principal Director.
• Strengthened coordination mechanisms at the block and village levels to improve program delivery and accountability.
• Ensured timely and accurate preparation of donor and government compliance reports.
• Collaborated with the internal M&E team to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Maintained the quality of field interventions and ensured the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data through periodic reports.

• Provided academic support and stakeholder management for client schools across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
• Ensured high client retention through effective grievance redressal and consistent engagement.
• Conducted pre-sales orientation sessions for key educational offerings including ASSET, Mindspark, and Detailed Assessment by Educational Initiatives (EI).
• Delivered targeted teacher training sessions addressing critical misconceptions identified through diagnostic assessments.
• Supported schools in setting measurable Student Learning Outcome (SLO) goals and leveraging EI tools to enhance classroom learning.
• Facilitated resource alignment to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of students by connecting teachers with relevant academic materials and insights.
• Collaborated with school faculty, board members, and staff to design and support innovative academic programs tailored to improve student success.
• Liaisoned between EI and schools to ensure effective implementation, feedback loops, and iterative improvements in academic interventions.

• Managed the programmatic interventions related to Teacher Leadership Development Program and Principal Leadership Development Program in 25 plus government schools coming under Surat NPSS.
• Liaised with government educational officials (HMs, BOs, CRCs) to facilitate program implementation.
• Managed the performance of 6 Gandhi fellows under the Gandhi Fellowship program to execute the Principal Leadership Development Program in schools and the community.
• Supported and mentored Gandhi fellows in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating the interventions in government schools and communities to build a social entrepreneurial mindset.
• Undertook capacity-building sessions for fellows on Child Psychology and development, inclusive classrooms, and pedagogy transactions.
• Conducted capacity-building workshops with teachers on technical tools like the Teacher's Need Analysis Tool (TNAT), Teacher's Instructional Practices and Processing Systems (TIPPS) Operationalize the impact assessments (Diagnostic Assessments of Educational Initiatives) for better student learning outcomes.

• Conducted tailored remedial classes for children from Nursery to Grade 5 exhibiting signs of slow learning, focusing on both academic and behavioral development.
• Designed and implemented innovative, child-centered teaching methodologies and materials for English and Math to support diverse learning needs.
• Maintained detailed records on each child’s progress, including daily observations, learning activities, and nutrition intake.
• Promoted children's emotional and social growth by fostering empathy, positive self-image, and interpersonal skills.
• Assisted children with homework and school assignments, reinforcing classroom learning through one-on-one support.
• Engaged children in creative activities such as reading, painting, drawing, crafts, and singing to enhance motor and cognitive skills.
• Performed administrative duties including attendance tracking, document preparation, and parent communication via calls and meetings.
• Provided parental counseling for child-rearing challenges, conducting interviews to assess needs and recommend further intervention when necessary.
• Collaborated with parents, teachers, and school staff to identify and address behavioral issues such as truancy and misconduct.
• Held regular meetings with parents to discuss their child’s developmental milestones, challenges, and educational progress.